For as long as anyone could remember, the wiggleskins have lived by a simple rule: Necks out to eat, and necks in to hide. But then comes the dreadful day when all the wiggleskins are ripped from their holes and taken away -- all but a brave little wiggleskin named Edwin. To save his mom and the rest of the clan, Edwin must shuck his shell and adopt a new rule: Necks out for adventure! Timothy Basil Ering’s boisterous and warmhearted adventure will have you cheering for Edwin -- and for plucky souls everywhere who dare stick their necks out.

What if a tiny wiggleskin dared to leave his shell and stick his neck out? A warm, whimsical tale from the illustrator of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX.

suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$16.99 / $18.50

isbn-10/isbn-13:
0763623555 / 9780763623555

on sale date:
01/2008

type/format:
Picture Books / Hardback

age range:
4 yrs - 8 yrs

# of pages/size:
48 / 9 13/16" x 9 13/16"

grade range:
Preschool - Grade 3

authors comments:
Timothy Basil Ering is the illustrator of Newbery Medal winner THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX by Kate DiCamillo and the author-illustrator of THE STORY OF FROG BELLY RAT BONE. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.